Military MuseumsNaval Station Great Lakes Main Gate on Sheridan Road, Great Lakes, IL 60088MoreLess Info

Free to tourists, the Great Lakes Naval Museum offers guided tours and a valuable education concerning the history of the military, particularly the U.S. Navy. Throughout the year, special events and activities are planned for children and youth groups.

Chicago Helicopter Express - Day Tours offers helicopter tours of the city of Chicago. The company offers first class helicopter experiences, information about the history of the city of Chicago, and 30 minute long tours seven days a week.

AMC Randhurst 12 is a 12 screen movie theater that features stadium seating and airs mainstream and independent films. The theater also features MacGuffins Bar and Lounge and is available to host parties and special events.

A protected wilderness area spanning 256 acres, Meacham Grove Forest Preserve offers hiking, biking, and skiing trails, fishing in the stocked Maple Lake, and a variety of wildlife viewing, as well as picnic areas.

Located in Elk Grove Village, a Chicago northwest suburb, Pirate's Cove Children's Theme Park is a fun place to go with a 4 or 5-year-old. The amusement park features an 18th century pirate ship, a climbing area and paddle boats.

Housed in the Stratford Square Mall, Cinemark Century Theaters features top-rated, new movie releases. The facility further offers stadium seating and digital sound, along with a cafe and arcade for added fun and convenience.

Housed in Bloomingdale's oldest building, the Bloomingdale Park District Museum still shows signs of its past as a church, a school and then a town hall. Each year, the museum features six to seven exhibits suitable for adults and children.

A Hindu place of worship, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, which is a major organization of the Swaminarayan Sect. The temple showcases an impressive limestone and intricately carved marble façade.